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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Stevens portrays temperamental Birham, who, much like his father Laban, prefers fun over tending the flock.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
But one way to distract and soothe your temperamental toddler might be through music.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Like humans, organs can also be temperamental.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
These factors, combined with Cincinnati’s temperamental plumbing, meant that during major storm events, the zoo’s runoff rainwater would flood the basements of area residents.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
But one way to distract and soothe your temperamental toddler might be through music.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Like humans, organs can also be temperamental.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
These factors, combined with Cincinnati’s temperamental plumbing, meant that during major storm events, the zoo’s runoff rainwater would flood the basements of area residents.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Hallmarks of the best Halloween travel destinations usually entail a moody fall landscape, local legends that involve a tetchy ghost, vampire, or other variety of ominous being, and themed activities like pumpkin patches and cemetery tours.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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Her fashion was pared-back in comparison to her moody makeup, with an ultra-feminine, Old Hollywood approach.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of people were killed in days of violence that shattered Kenya’s status as a stable democracy in a volatile region.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The film tracks their volatile relationship amid Kerr’s professional highs and lows in MMA, including his substance abuse struggles.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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These biases can lead to impulsive decisions like following trends, holding losing stocks too long, or ignoring cautionary advice.—
Chris Stevens,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Oct. 2025
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Owner Woody Johnson is known for being impulsive and impatient, two things that wouldn't be in the head coach's favor.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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But Amorim, who is approaching 12 months in charge of the club, acknowledges that football is an unpredictable industry and results will influence the mood among United’s hierarchy.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The United States maintains overwhelming technological superiority but with increasingly unpredictable commitments.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a process called marine ice cliff instability (MICI), cliffs taller than 90 meters at the edges of glaciers become unstable and collapse, exposing ever-thicker ice in a chain reaction that accelerates retreat.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, if the pressure, density, or current is too high, the plasma can become unstable.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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